An intravenous infusion contains 25,000 units of heparin in 250mL D5W. The rate of infusion was...

An intravenous infusion contains 25,000 units of heparin in 250mL D5W. The rate of infusion was set at 15 units / kg /hr. The patient weighs 160 pounds. Calculate the a) Concentration of heparin, b) the length of time of infusion, c) the dose of heparin administered to the patient on a unit/ min basis.

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concentration =

rate of infusion

for a 160 pound patient rate of infusion

total units = 25,000 units.

time of infusion

rate of unfusion

queen_honey_blossom answered 1 year ago

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